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Position
Athletic Director
Reports directly to
Head of School
Position Overview:
The Athletic Director oversees and manages all aspects of the school’s athletic programs while supporting the mission and values of Mary Help of Christians Academy. The role includes supervising athletic operations, ensuring compliance with league and state regulations, supporting student-athletes and coaches, and promoting a safe and enriching athletic environment. Full-time 12-month position.
Athletic Director Responsibilities:
Program Leadership & Oversight:
- Supervise all athletic programs and coaching staff.
- Train, mentor, and evaluate coaches while ensuring all required certifications and professional development are current.
- Evaluate opportunities to expand athletic offerings and student participation.
- Develop and maintain annual schedules for all athletic teams and seasons.
Scheduling & Event Coordination:
- Coordinate and schedule games, tournaments, practices, officials, transportation, and facilities.
- Communicate with opposing athletic directors and assigners regarding scheduling and changes.
- Reschedule contests due to weather or unforeseen circumstances.
- Work home athletic events, including scoreboard operation, setup, breakdown, crowd management, and team escorting.
- Attend away games when necessary.
- Drive school van as needed
Compliance & Student Eligibility:
- Ensure compliance with all districts, league, and New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association regulations.
- Monitor athlete eligibility, physical examinations, academic standing, and required paperwork.
- Support transfer students through eligibility procedures and required timelines.
- Monitor student-athletes participating in multiple sports to ensure appropriate rest and wellness.
Equipment & Uniform Management
- Oversee athletic equipment and uniform inventory.
- Coordinate distribution, collection, rental, and replacement of uniforms and equipment.
- Submit requests for new equipment and uniforms as needed.
Student Support & Community Engagement
- Attend athletic events, including evenings and weekends, to support and recognize student-athletes.
- Coordinate Senior Day celebrations and athletic recognition events throughout the year.
- Communicate effectively with students, families, faculty, administration, and community partners.
- Represent Mary Help of Christians Academy at conference meetings, league events, and annual athletic association meetings.
Safety & Risk Management
- Maintain safety procedures and injury protocols for all athletic programs.
- Promote safe athletic participation and appropriate risk management practices.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
- Experience in athletic administration, coaching, and/or physical education instruction preferred.
- Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
- Knowledge of athletic compliance, scheduling, and event management.
- Ability to work collaboratively with students, families, faculty, and community partners.
- Commitment to the mission and values of Catholic education.
- Appropriate athletic administration certification or eligibility to obtain certification.
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